21 Practical Tips for New Artistic Directors
Leadership advice from the producing artistic director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
All posts by Blake Robison
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A guide on how to start a theatre company in 2026, and highlights on six iconic Puerto Rican artists ahead of the TCG conference.
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The challenges facing theatre MFA programs, and the journeys of recent college theatre program graduates.
BIPOC Critics Lab Goes Bicoastal With Old Globe, Public Theater
Applications are now open for the first bicoastal 2026-27 BIPOC Critics Lab cohort, as the 2025-26 cohort completes their training.
How ‘Is God Is’ Set Aleshea Harris Free
As her acclaimed play about twin sisters bent on revenge reaches the screen, the writer-director talks about filmed violence, resisting ugliness, and claiming confidence in the face of rejection.
Books in New Editions in ‘Flower Drum Song’ and ‘Brigadoon’
How David Henry Hwang and Alexandra Silber seek to honor 2 classic musicals’ intentions while keeping them fresh.
Rabbits, Rats, and Ants, Oh My: The Alliance’s Underground Rep
As the Alliance opens its Goizueta Stage, a new TYA acting repertory company has proven to be a fruitful experiment in engaging youth and families.
That Lip-Syncing Feeling: A Conversation With an Icon
A La MaMa resident artist has a multi-generational check-in with Lypsinka, a.k.a. John Epperson, on an art form that can go deep by channeling widely.
Mama’s Turn: My Mother, Me, and 2 Musical Bookends
How ‘The Music Man’ and ‘Gypsy’ framed the fatherless, aspirational life we shared.
Pulitzers, Special Tonys, ATCA/Steinberg Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
